Meet YOUR Counselor
What grades does your counselor work with?
PK-8th
How can you see your school counselor?
1. Ask your teacher for permission first. 2. You can drop a note in the guidance box in front of the office near the MPR.
What if your school counselor isn't available, who do you go to?
Teacher, principal or any other trusted adult.
Everything you share with me, I will also share with your teacher.
False. I will only share what you give me permission to share or if you are in danger.
Where was I born and raised?
Philadelphia (Philly)
How many counselors to we have at SJS?
1
Mrs. Jenkins
Are you ever in trouble with your counselor?
No, you are NOT in trouble if you come see me.
When is my school counselor available?
During the school day. However, since I have other jobs, you need to fill out a form (coming soon), use the guidance box or tell your teacher you need to see me.
If I need to talk, I can just leave class.
False! Always ask for permission. Your teacher can call me over the phone. If it's an emergency your teacher can call me over the walkie.
How many children do I have?
4
Where is the counseling office?
Main office, Rm 224.
How does a school counselor help you?
Academic: School work, getting organized, time-management, etc.
Personal: Peer-Conflict, issues at home, report inappropriate behavior, trouble with feelings, or good news
What is Confidentiality?
It means that your counselor will not tell other people what you say unless:
- You are being hurt
- You might hurt someone else
- You might hurt yourself
You can only see a counselor if you have a BIG problem.
False! Most of us have small, medium and big problems but sometime it helps to talk about them.
SMALL: You can typically handle this one yourself.
MEDIUM: You've tried some strategies but still are struggling.
BIG: Something unexpected or difficult happened and you have BIG FEELINGS about it!
What is my goal/dream to accomplish in the near future?
Owning a farm.